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Two Business Insider UK pieces show how flexible work has loosened the traditional 9-to-5, triggering longer commutes at non-peak times and heavier traffic overall. Americans and others are experiencing more time in transit, with 2024 averages rising and the post-pandemic remote era ending.
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have opened under a tightened format after Victoria dropped out. About 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete across 10 sports at four venues, with opening ceremonies staged at the OVO Hydro and a reduced schedule, while broadcasters outline rights and streaming options.
England’s track and field team has seen a wave of withdrawals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson among those pulling out to prioritise the European Championships in Birmingham. Replacements are named; the team cites injuries and scheduling as reasons.
Athletes across several disciplines have delivered a day of high drama at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with stunning medals in boxing, judo and powerlifting. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all feature on the podium as the schedule enters its final phase.
England’s netballers have been defeated by Australia in the semi-finals, leaving them to contest bronze at the Commonwealth Games. New Zealand and Jamaica advance to the gold final after beating England’s hopes. The team faces a tough schedule ahead as injuries and coaching changes weigh on preparation.
Northern Ireland and Wales finish Glasgow 2026 with notable success across bowls, cycling and track events. NI claims multiple golds in bowls and boxing, while Wales is led by Emma Finucane’s four golds in cycling and a strong track team performance.
Ben Gurion Airport remains disrupted as staffing shortages and a wildcat strike have delayed check-in, baggage handling, and flights. Officials and unions clash over causes, while authorities pledge increased staffing for the Jewish holidays amid ongoing investigations and political fallout.
A rogues’ gallery of action stars delivers a breezy chase comedy set in 1987 Europe. Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh play an unlikely duo on a mission that zips from a snowy forest to Moscow, balancing slick stunts with blunt humor. The film earns beeps of heart and a smile, even as it revels in outright cartoonish spectacle.